Gymnast Sunisa Lee Impresses With Bikini Back Flip For SI Swimsuit Debut
By Alisan Duran on May 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
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Sunisa Lee shows off one of her gymnastics skills for her SI Swimsuit debut!
The 22-year-old American artistic gymnast took to Instagram and shared pictures from her "rookie" moment.
Inside Sunisa Lee's SI Swimsuit Debut
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Lee shared a triple treat for her 3.4 million followers on Tuesday, May 13. In the first slide, she flashed her killer curves in a daring green two-piece swimsuit while working the camera against a blurred background comprised of leaves.
The set included a top with triangle cups and a plunging neckline that bared an eye-popping view of her décolletage. Its thin straps secured behind her neck, helping to accentuate her toned arms.
On her lower half, Lee sported a pair of matching bikini bottoms that had a simple yet risqué style. The model's sculpted legs were left well within eyesight thanks to its high-cut design that certainly upped the ante of her beach day ensemble. Meanwhile, the curved waistband stretched high on the influencer's hips, drawing attention to her trim waist and abs.
Poolside Hottie
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A swipe to the right showed Lee posing poolside in a brown bikini. She sat on the edge of a pool lounger with her knees bent and heels raised a few inches from the ground. Looking straight into the camera and flashing a big smile, she slightly leaned backward and flaunted her triceps, flat tummy, and toned legs.
In the last photo, Lee showed off her athleticism by doing a back flip on the beach in a black bikini. She was surrounded by a stunning scenery that showed waves crashing into the shore. However, fans didn't seem to mind the backdrop when her bikini body took center stage.
"Si swimmm," Lee captioned the share, along with a smiley and green heart emojis.
Compliments Pour In
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Unsurprisingly, fans heaped praise on Lee's sexy Instagram update, which earned plenty of likes and comments.
Model Jasmine Sanders commented, "Last shot is major!!"
LSU gymnast, Aleah Finnegan, branded Lee, "Perfect girl."
A third user noted, "Oh you're unreal," while the fourth person remarked, "Seeing you so confident makes me feel so seen more representation like this please. love and appreciate you girl! YOU ARE GLOWING."
American Kidney Fund Ambassador
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Lee has inspired many people not just with her gymnastics journey, but with her health story when she was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease while competing for the Auburn gymnastics team. The diagnosis forced her to temporarily step away from her beloved sport. Thankfully, the gymnast's condition has since improved.
Currently, Lee is an ambassador for the American Kidney Fund, using her platform to raise awareness and to advocate for others facing similar health challenges.
Her 'Biggest Critic'
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During an interview, Lee revealed that she's her "biggest critic."
"Gymnastics has definitely impacted my body image," she said. "We have to wear skin-tight leotards. There are so many critics online, but I'm always going to be my biggest critic, so whenever you read things, it just kind of makes you overthink. But I just had to learn that my body is my temple and I wouldn't be able to do what I have to do without it."